Pukaki Homestead
And Private Kowhai Spa
Overlooking the spectacular blue waters of Lake Pukaki towards Aoraki Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau ranges, Pukaki Homestead is the exclusive three-bedroom Owner’s private residence now available for family vacations. The Homestead enjoys 180 degree views of one of the world’s most picturesque locations. Inspiring and romantic, the Homestead is a private and peaceful space for you to relax and rejuvenate.
The Bedrooms
The Bedrooms
Three double bedrooms designed in the style of a European farmhouse, with thick 600mm walls, high wood ceilings, Italian sandstone flooring, leadlight windows and double glazing.
Restful and light filled, the bedrooms are romantically elegant and decorated in soft Tuscan white with neutral velvet and linens and luxurious bedding. Leadlight double-glazed french doors and windows frame the magnificent views from these rooms. Each bedroom and the main living room have french doors opening out onto the patio and lawn and one of New Zealand’s most iconic and spectacular views over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau ranges. Each bedroom has a super king bed that can be reconfigured into two king single beds for twin share.
The Library
The Bathrooms
The library is a quiet space with views over Lake Pukaki and the Ben Ohau ranges.
The Drawing Room
The Drawing Room
This beautiful open plan drawing room connects the two wings of the Homestead. Featuring a high ceiling, open fireplace, deep comfortable leather furnishings, original paintings and images by New Zealand artists decorating the walls, deep angled windows lighting the room and French doors open out to the lawn and an outdoor dining space. Nearby, the Homestead vegetable garden offers a restful space to explore the fresh produce used in the Retreat kitchen. Tucked next to the Drawing Room is a cosy media room, ideal for relaxing in front of your favourite entertainment.
Kitchen and Dining
Kitchen and Dining
Pukaki Homestead features a large, airy kitchen and dining area with a polished wood dining table.
Amenities
Amenities
Amenities
- Accommodation in a 365-square-metre luxury villa with private spa
- Lake view over Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau mountain ranges
- The Homestead has three bedrooms connected by a central drawing room, kitchen, dining area and media room.
- Two bathrooms: one ensuite and one shared with a shower and claw foot bath
- The Kowhai Spa is your private spa and includes a workout room, massage room, and outdoor hot tub.
- Pukaki Homestead is finished in natural wooden timbers and soft Italian sandstone flooring, with well-appointed furnishings
- Free access to the Retreat’s private forest walkways, petanque and tennis court
- Bathroom amenities include hairdryer, spa/bath robe and slippers
- The villa is warm and comfortable with a large open fire and central heating
Additional Options
- Onsite astronomical observatory and wine cellar experience
- Onsite wellness and massage treatments available by arrangement and subject to availability
- Laundry service
- Local tours and packages by arrangement
- Access to the Retreat’s curling sheet in winter by appointment. (Weather dependent on natural ice)
Inclusions
- Luxury villa accommodation
- Free and private use of the Kowhai Spa
- Complimentary bottle of New Zealand wine on arrival
- A nourishing breakfast each morning
- A multi-course Chef’s Tasting Dinner prepared daily by our culinary team and served at our onsite restaurant, The Moraine, with the option of a private three-course dinner delivered to your villa for in-villa dining
- Free wireless internet access
- Free use of the estate’s tennis court, petanque, and croquet
- Bathroom amenities
- Tea and coffee making facilities and in-room treats
- Free onsite parking
- Daily servicing of your villa
- Nightly turndown service
- Minimum 3 night booking
